Sanity is Optional Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 2 hours ago, kkx said: I was told the costlier 3M version is thinner. Not sure by how much. The one I have is thicker than paper. I will need to measure it to be sure, but it seems like about 0.1mm. Not sure what Yamato use in their canopy, but from photo online of those that disintegrated, they look to be super thin. Like, cling film thin. Honestly, Yamato probably used a coating rather than a film. Quote
kkx Posted June 26, 2019 Posted June 26, 2019 2 hours ago, Sanity is Optional said: Honestly, Yamato probably used a coating rather than a film. Most likely. I wish there is a liquid bottle that we can buy and spray on. Quote
Lolicon Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 20 hours ago, kkx said: Most likely. I wish there is a liquid bottle that we can buy and spray on. If you ever find a film/coating/spray that can replicate the Yamato rainbow effect (and doesn't cost an enormous sum) I'd love to know about it! Quote
R0P3-F15H Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 i know what most do is use a method with a airbursh or mixing food coloring with the future floor polish. But my own testing with other models is they never come out as nice as the yamato effect, i belive a lot of it will be very trial and error however... ive never used the film before on aircraft models buuuut ive seen its a pain in the ass but comes out well if done right. Quote
kkx Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 The only thing I find is this:Â https://www.dna-paints.com/shop/holographic-effects/holaspex/ Cost over $200 and will most likely be too aggressive for the canopy. Need multiple coating to provide a strong base before applying this. But the effect looks legit if not exactly the same as Yamato's version: Â Quote
Lolicon Posted June 27, 2019 Posted June 27, 2019 About halfway through on my VE-1.  Still need to work on all the attachment parts... I'm so glad Yamato/Arcadia didn't cheap out and gave us wings with hardpoints. In the land of unarmed Elintseekers, the one-gunpod'ed VE-1 is king. Quote
rdrunner Posted June 28, 2019 Posted June 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Lolicon said: About halfway through on my VE-1.  Still need to work on all the attachment parts... I'm so glad Yamato/Arcadia didn't cheap out and gave us wings with hardpoints. In the land of unarmed Elintseekers, the one-gunpod'ed VE-1 is king. there it is - the ultra premium finish VE-1! Fantastic job as always Sir! Quote
Grimgerde Posted June 28, 2019 Posted June 28, 2019 Never been a huge fan of the ES or Super Ostrich, but you make me question those opinions! Quote
borgified Posted June 28, 2019 Posted June 28, 2019 Has anyone kit bashed the PF VT-1 with the PF Strike Parts from either Roy's/Hikaru's? Yes... I know it doesn't exist, however one can imagine it right? Note: I might have to do a version with my HMR version and post it on that thread. Quote
jenius Posted June 28, 2019 Posted June 28, 2019 You mean a PF VE-1 with Roy's strike parts? I don't have them in front of me but I doubt it'd work due to the different backpack/angle... I'm curious to see someone attempt it though. Quote
borgified Posted June 28, 2019 Posted June 28, 2019 Yep.. You guessed right. Either versions of the PF Strike Parts will suffice. Quote
Lolicon Posted June 28, 2019 Posted June 28, 2019 I don't think the boosters will fit on a standard VF-1 but you can definitely swap out the front section with a strike cannon or missile pod. Quote
jenius Posted June 28, 2019 Posted June 28, 2019 Ah yes, well then we need someone to meet this challenge Quote
sh9000 Posted June 28, 2019 Posted June 28, 2019 5 hours ago, borgified said: Note: I might have to do a version with my HMR version and post it on that thread. It’s been somewhat done already with a HMR. Quote
borgified Posted June 29, 2019 Posted June 29, 2019 Did I do it right in battroid mode? Â PE VE-1 with regular Strike Cannon and Fast Pack tips on the correct boosters, one arm senor, gunpod sans randome. Â Quote
Lolicon Posted July 11, 2019 Posted July 11, 2019 22 hours ago, Slave IV said: Nice pics and looks great on the new stand! Quote
Lolicon Posted July 11, 2019 Posted July 11, 2019 Completed my VE-1. Think it's time to take a break from VF-1s after this and finish up the SMS Skull Squadron... Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted July 11, 2019 Posted July 11, 2019 Just put mine on the Arcadia stand as well. I'm slightly irked that the stand adapter for the VE-1 is offset to one side, which means that the clamps don't match up properly on one side. Quote
Lolicon Posted July 11, 2019 Posted July 11, 2019 31 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said: Just put mine on the Arcadia stand as well. I'm slightly irked that the stand adapter for the VE-1 is offset to one side, which means that the clamps don't match up properly on one side. Use the Yeti adapter for VE-1. It's centered and uses the same size plug as Yamato/Arcadia adapters so it should work with the stand. Quote
Sanity is Optional Posted July 11, 2019 Posted July 11, 2019 17 minutes ago, Lolicon said: Use the Yeti adapter for VE-1. It's centered and uses the same size plug as Yamato/Arcadia adapters so it should work with the stand.  Interesting, I guess I need to get or print one of those. Quote
Lolicon Posted July 11, 2019 Posted July 11, 2019 Was about to edit my original post with the link when your post appeared. https://yetistand.bigcartel.com/product/yamato-1-60-v2-ve-1-valkyrie-fighter-adapter Quote
Slave IV Posted July 11, 2019 Posted July 11, 2019 28 minutes ago, Lolicon said: Use the Yeti adapter for VE-1. It's centered and uses the same size plug as Yamato/Arcadia adapters so it should work with the stand. Good to know! Nice work as usual on your VE-1 Super Lolicon PF! Quote
tekering Posted July 11, 2019 Posted July 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Lolicon said: Gorgeous work as always, Lolicon... good enough for visual effects photography, even, were it not for that exposed screw head on the bottom. Â There's gotta be something you could do about that. Quote
Lolicon Posted July 11, 2019 Posted July 11, 2019 41 minutes ago, Slave IV said: Good to know! Nice work as usual on your VE-1 Super Lolicon PF! Thanks and go grab that Yeti adapter! 38 minutes ago, tekering said: Gorgeous work as always, Lolicon... good enough for visual effects photography, even, were it not for that exposed screw head on the bottom.  There's gotta be something you could do about that. Haha I guess I could just paint over it so it matches the rest of the sensor unit. Curious why Arcadia didn't provide a screw cover for that. One more before it goes back on the Yeti stand (and also because I forgot to do a front shot anyway). Quote
Slave IV Posted July 11, 2019 Posted July 11, 2019 7 hours ago, Lolicon said: Thanks and go grab that Yeti adapter!  I have it on the list for my next order! Quote
Bolt Posted July 23, 2019 Posted July 23, 2019 Up@NY for 25k.. https://www.nippon-yasan.com/27278-macross-1-60-kanzen-henkei-ve-1-elintseeker-premium-finish.html Quote
funkymonkeyjavajunky Posted June 28, 2020 Posted June 28, 2020 (edited) I was checking out my Elintseeker in my display case, and noticed the very obvious exposed screw on the antenna array. I dug through the box and discovered a tiny strip of stickers with round, grey stickers. Can I assume these are specifically included for covering exposed screws (btw, how many are there)? Or, are the stickers for something else? Edited June 28, 2020 by funkymonkeyjavajunky Quote
Shawn Posted June 28, 2020 Posted June 28, 2020 Huh...I never noticed that! Nice find, but yes that is what those would be for! Â Quote
Rhubarbarian Posted August 15, 2021 Posted August 15, 2021 Sorry for old thread necro. I'm moving and am packing up my robutts into their respective boxes, which means I've been trying off and on for two days to get the sensor array off of my Elintseeker's arm with no success. It's the last holdout on my Valks.* The side-to-side motion that got me through all my other Valks doesn't work with it because the rotation gimmick on the array means you're just moving the array and not the frame that's attached to the arm. Someone mentioned up thread using microtools, but I've been having trouble finding my set unfortunately - is that the best option? The frame fits so snugly onto the arm, I can't see even the finest of the tools I had getting inside. I can order another set off Amazon or something if that's the best option, though. Another person mentioned a hairdryer to loosen the plastic, I also have a heat gun but I'm worried that might be a little too strong and will damage the plastic. *Well, aside from the Sv-262 but my hands are already mincemeat from transforming so many robots, every edge of that thing is a sharp point, and transforming that thing is a nightmare in general so it's just going to get buried in bubble wrap. Quote
borgified Posted August 15, 2021 Posted August 15, 2021 Use a spudger from Amazon (Which one exactly, I have no idea) and get underneath the clips where it clips onto the arms and lift it upwards carefully (without breaking it off). Once you get have enough space, then you can take it off. The Yammie version also had the same issues of the clips connecting onto the arm like a clamp. Note: My copy of the 262 Hs has never left fighter mode with the slavos attached to it. Quote
Rhubarbarian Posted August 15, 2021 Posted August 15, 2021 Thank you! A spudger looks like what I'll need. The best I had was a pair of microtweezers from a Gundam assembly kit and they were utterly useless for the task. Foolishly I thought the Elintseeker would be an easy packing job since I always left it in fighter and instead it's taken the longest, haha. Quote
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